Signature Hardware 478214 Installation guide

Brand: Signature Hardware

Model: 478214

Type: Installation guide

STAINLESS STEEL TUB INSTALLATION

GETTING STARTED

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

We recommend consulting a professional if you are

unfamiliar with installing plumbing ﬁxtures. Signature

Hardware accepts no liability for any damage to the

faucet, plumbing, sink, counter top, or for personal injury

during installation.

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

Unpack and inspect the faucet for shipping damage. If

any damage is found, contact our Customer Relations

team at 1-866-855-2284.

Ensure that you have gathered all the required

materials that are needed for the installation.

Ensure that your bathroom ﬂoor is

adequately supported, and the ﬁnished

ﬂoor is level.

Keep the plumbing connections around

the tub easily accessible for any future

maintenance that may be necessary.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS:

Plumbers

Tape

Thread

Sealant

Adjustable

Wrench

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Use the tub’s PDF speciﬁcation sheet as a

reference when planning your layout. The

speciﬁcation sheet can be found and

downloaded from the product page on our

website.

Because the tub speciﬁcation

measurements are approximate and slight

variations may occur, we highly recommend

performing any rough-in procedures with

the tub on site. For on-site rough-in

information, go to the appropriate drain

installation section.

PLANNING

Pencil

Tape Measure

Straight Edge

Hacksaw

Silicone Sealant

(100% Neutral

Cure)

Damp Cloth

Level

Plumb Line

STAINLESS STEEL TUB INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

3. When the ﬂoor is ﬁnished, measure and cut the

drain pipe to the appropriate length for the type of

drain that is being used.

4. Carefully set the tub in position. If the tub has

leveling feet, adjust as necessary until level and apply a

generous bead of silicone under each foot. If your tub

does not have leveling feet, shims can be used for

leveling if your ﬂoor is not ﬂat.

1. Set the tub in the desired installation location and

mark the drain hole location on the ﬂoor,

2. Move the tub away from the installation location so

that plumbing can be installed. The drain pipe should

extend approximately 6" above the ﬁnished ﬂoor.

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Proceed to the appropriate drain conﬁguration

to complete rough-in and installation.

TUB AND DRAIN WITHOUT OVERFLOW

6 inches

STAINLESS STEEL TUB INSTALLATION

6. Fill the tub with water to check for any leaks from

the connections. Verify that the drain is working

properly.

5. Apply 100% neutral cure silicone sealant to the

underside of the drain ﬂange and thread it through

the tub and into the drain pipe. Apply thread sealant

or plumber’s tape to the threaded connection to

ensure a water-tight seal. Tighten by hand. Wipe

away any excess sealant using a damp cloth.

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STAINLESS STEEL TUB INSTALLATION

3. Carefully set the tub in position. If the tub has

leveling feet, adjust as necessary until level and apply

a generous bead of silicone under each foot. If your

tub does not have leveling feet, shims can be used

for leveling if your ﬂoor is not ﬂat.

4. Next you will need to trim your drain and overﬂow

pipes to the appropriate sizes. Steps 5-8 will walk you

through.

1. Set the tub in the desired installation location and

drop a plumb line from the center of the overﬂow

hole to the ﬂoor. This will determine your drain

location. Mark the drain hole location on the ﬂoor.

2. Move the tub away from the installation location so

that the plumbing can be installed. Place the drain pipe

at the appropriate height for waste and overﬂow

piping. To determine this, you will need to temporarily

ﬁt your drain pipe into the tub and measure from the

ﬂoor to the center of the drain pipe

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TUB AND DRAIN WITH OVERFLOW

5. To trim the drain annd overﬂow pipes appropriately,

you will need to temporarily install the overﬂow and

drain assemblies into the tub.

STAINLESS STEEL TUB INSTALLATION

8. Remove the drain and overﬂow assembly from the

tub, and trim the pipes at the marked locations with a

hacksaw. Make sure that the blade is suitable for

cutting metal.

9. Apply thread sealant or plumber’s tape to the

threaded ends of all pipes prior to assembly. If two

pipes arrive attached, be sure to take them apart and

do the same. Do not apply any tape or sealant to any

compression ﬁttings. Follow steps 10-13 for drain

assembly instructions.

6. The overﬂow tee (A) will be attached at the points

where the drain pipes intersect (B).

7. Measure and mark each pipe so that the end of the

pipe reaches at least a little bit over halfway into the

overﬂow tee.

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STAINLESS STEEL TUB INSTALLATION

14. When your tub is in place and all the connections

have been made, ﬁll the tub with water to check for

any leaks from the connections. Verﬁy that the drain

and overﬂow is working properly.

10. Apply 100% neutral cure silicone sealant to the

underside of the drain ﬂange and thread it through the

tub and into the drain pipe. Apply thread sealant or

plumber’s tape to the threaded connection to ensure

a water-tight seal. Tighten by hand. Wipe away any

excess sealant using a damp cloth.

11. Install the overﬂow assembly with the beveled

washer, overﬂow plate, mounting screw (provided)

and any other washers or rubber sealing gaskets

included. If your tub came with a 'Press and Seal'

overﬂow, the pop-up ﬂange will be used in place of the

overﬂow plate and screw.

12. Attach the waste and overﬂow tee to the overﬂow

assembly and shoe assembly with sealing washers

and slip nuts. The beveled end of the sealing washer

should face the tee.

13. Attach the drain tube and ﬂange to the waste and

overﬂow tee with the sealing washer and slip nut. The

beveled end of the sealing washer should face the

tee.

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STAINLESS STEEL TUB INSTALLATION

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

It is recommended that you use a cleaner or polish that is designed speciﬁcally for stainless steel products. You may

use a gentle soap, such as dish washing liquid and warm water. Acidic cleaners, such as lemon juice, should be avoided.

We recommend the use of a soft sponge or microﬁber washcloth. Do not use any abrasive cleaning pads or materials.

Rinse with warm water and dry with a clean, soft cloth.

Minor scratches can be removed using a scratch remover designed speciﬁcally for stainless steel or metals. Refer to the

directions for the product being used, as each scratch remover will have its own step-by-step procedure. For deeper

scratches, wet sanding may be necessary using 600-grit (coarse) or 1000-grit (ﬁne) sandpaper attached to a rubber

sanding block. After sanding, use a stainless steel polish to restore shine if desired.

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Signature Hardware 478214 Installation guide

Signature Hardware 478214 Installation guide

Signature Hardware 478214 Installation guide

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